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NEW YORK (AP) -- Conrad Bain, a veteran stage and film actor who became a star in middle age as the kindly white adoptive father of two young African-American brothers in the TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," has died. Bain died Monday of natural causes in his hometown of Livermore, Calif., according to his daughter, Jennifer Bain. He was 89. The show that made him famous debuted on NBC in 1978, an era when television comedies tackled relevant social issues. "Diff'rent Strokes" touched on serious themes but was known better as a family comedy that drew most of its laughs from...

Gary Coleman has died at 42, RadarOnline.com has learned. Coleman had been hospitalized in Provo, Utah since Wednesday, May 26, after suffering what his family called "a serious medical problem."

Gary Coleman has suffered a brain hemorrhage and his condition has progressively worsened, says his manager. The 42-year-old Diff'rent Strokes star is now unconscious and on life support. His wife is at his side in the hospital.

TMZ has learned Gary Coleman is currently hospitalized in Utah -- and we're told he's in critical condition.

President Clinton is a big fan of "24" even though "an uber right-wing guy" produces the Emmy-winning political thriller. Clinton told TV advertisers Friday that his favorite show is the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," and he appreciates "Boston Legal" for the dynamic between William Shatner and James Spader. "It's something to behold," he said. As for "24," which was co-created by noted Republican Joel Surnow, Clinton said he enjoys the fact that conservatives and liberals alike can be the bad guys in the show. "They're trying to be fair," Clinton said. His other must-see TV shows include "All in the...

Coleman delivers Whatchoo talkin' 'bout? Why, the ultraviolent game Postal 2, of course By STEVE TILLEY -- Edmonton Sun Former child star Gary Coleman may stand only four-foot-eight, but he's not a man to be trifled with. Especially when he's aiming an assault rifle at your head. Fortunately, being on the receiving end of a hot lead shower delivered by Gary Coleman only happens in the controversial computer game Postal 2, which landed on store shelves this month. In one segment of the mature-rated video game, your on-screen alter-ego crashes a shopping mall book signing to get an autograph from...

Viagra can promote blood clots and may be dangerous for people already at risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers said yesterday. The findings could explain incidents of fatal cardiovascular disease in a small number of men taking the drug, they said. However, because the study was carried out on blood cells in a test-tube rather than in people, others urged caution. Pfizer, the company that makes Viagra, said there was no evidence that the drug, taken by 20 million men worldwide, increased the risk of heart disease or stroke. Viagra was originally developed as a treatment for angina. It...